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Job Description
The Perry Group, a CDM Smith Company, is seeking a procurement professional with experience in the heavy industrial engineering/procurement/construction (EPC) industry.
• Manages project and/or indirect procurement of goods and services of basic to highest complexity, as directed by project management, in support of client projects, unit or corporate group needs by negotiating subcontracts, blanket purchase agreements or filling purchase orders. Ensures that all procurement is in compliance with contractual terms, QA/QC process adherence, company policies and procedures. Ensures vendors adhere to negotiated procurement contracts.
• Manages project vendor POs and vendor submittal/delivery tracking log. Performs vendor onboarding including: supplier prequalification review (vendor risk analysis, etc.); obtaining required vendor credentials; reviewing vendor credentials. Manages vendor's ongoing compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) as well as other contractual requirements.
• Coordinates with appropriate staff on the development of scopes of work, specifications, drawings and other requirements necessary for procurement packages; coordinates technical evaluations of competitive proposals with project management staff. Directs commercial bid evaluations of supplier proposals and provides recommendations to project/upper management.
• Collaborates with senior leadership and/or functional management to gather requirements for procurement contracts including planning of work, terms and conditions, methodology for resolution of contract disputes, etc.
• Manages the procurement contract request for proposal (RFP) process. Issues invitation for bids. Reviews vendor proposals for alignment with RFP(s) and makes recommendations to senior leadership and/or functional management on vendor selection.
• Manages, reviews and negotiates procurement contract terms, conditions of solicitation, team agreements, subcontracts, and other related procurement agreements. Ensures contract final terms and conditions meet firm policies and procedures requirements.
• Manages and administers vendor contracts as necessary. Performs reviews and audits of contract execution including invoicing errors, compliance with policies and procedures, and compliance with terms and conditions. Confers with appropriate staff on issues relating to vendor performance, vendor delivery, expediting, vendor drawing approvals, and payment of vendor invoices.
• Present project procurement status and material status reports.
• Creates, manages and monitors purchase order forms and purchase orders. Reviews and resolves escalated purchase order issues in a timely fashion.
• Manages day-to-day activity of procurement staff. Provides feedback on performance appraisals. Manages the development and training of staff. Approves paid time off requests (PTO) and ensures human resources policies are followed.
• Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree
• Seven (7) years of related experience with 2 years supervisory or management experience.
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
EEO Statement
The Perry Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Agency Disclaimer
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
Why Louis Perry?
The Perry Group, Ltd., a CDM Smith company, is a full-service, design-build, general construction and construction management firm. PGL provides full-service solutions - plant betterment, facilities and infrastructure improvements, comprehensive environmental and water services and specialty offerings to various industries.
Skills and Abilities
• Ability to interact with senior leadership. • Excellent verbal and written skills as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office. • Solid negotiating skills and the ability to exercise sound business judgment and discretion. • Ability to interact with all levels of staff as well as outside clients and vendors. • Requires the ability to oversee concurrent complex projects involving detail coordination under tight time schedules. • Excellent knowledge of contract and procurement principles, techniques, and practices, as well as good business practices. • Ability to direct, train and mentor staff.
Background Check and Drug Testing Information
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.